Social Worker – Skilled Care Admissions Coordinator
ClarkLindsey, a premier Community serving older adults, located in Urbana, IL, is seeking a licensed, proactive Social Worker to serve as our Skilled Care Admissions Coordinator. This unique dual-role position combines skilled care admissions with psychosocial support, care planning, and resident advocacy for older adults in a skilled nursing environment.
We are looking for a professional who thrives with autonomy, is energized by change, and excels in environments that require strategic thinking, strong decision-making, and the ability to design and improve processes.
Key Responsibilities
Admissions & Care Planning
• Serve as the primary contact for prospective residents and families.
• Manage referrals, pre-admission assessments, and the full admissions process.
• Collaborate with others to create and update resident care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review progress and plan discharges.
• Coordinate insurance notifications, appeals, and communication.
• Complete and submit MDS 3.0 assessments.
Grievance Officer Designee
• Document and track resident concerns.
• Assist with investigations and ensure confidentiality.
• Ensure timely and fair resolution of grievances.
Resident & Family Council Coordination
• Facilitate and document monthly Resident Council meetings.
• Organize quarterly Family Council meetings.
• Serve as liaison for follow-up to concerns.
Psychosocial & Mental Health Support
• Conduct assessments and provide short-term counseling.
• Refer residents to external longer-term mental health providers.
• Lead support groups and educational sessions.
Resident Services Team Collaboration
• Guide residents and families through care transitions.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives.
Ideal Behavioral & Working Style
• Proactive, future-focused, strategic thinker.
• Independent and confident decision-maker.
• Fast-paced, driven, adaptable to change.
• Direct, analytical communicator.
Qualifications
Required:
• MSW with LSW or LCSW (Illinois).
• 2+ years in senior living or healthcare.
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0 and Medicare regulations.
• Experience in the responsibilities listed above.
Preferred:
• Knowledge of skilled care admissions regulations.
• Experience in fast-paced interdisciplinary settings.
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $64,000–$67,300, based on experience. Bonuses: Up to 2% annually.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• FSA options.
• AFLAC policies.
• Life and LTD insurance.
• Educational reimbursement.
• PTO including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time.
• Sick leave and bereavement leave.
• Complimentary meals, EAP, on-site fitness center, uniform assistance, Lifelock/AAA options.
Why Join ClarkLindsey?
You will play a vital role in shaping the resident experience in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.
